dextroamphetamine sulfate | Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, Oral capsule, extended-release

Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, Oral capsule, extended-release



What is this medicine?

DEXTROANFETAMINE is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADHD) with hyperactivity. It can also help in the treatment of narcolepsy. Federal law prohibits the transfer of this medication to anyone other than the patient for whom it was prescribed. Do not share this medication with anyone.

This medicine can be used for other uses; If you have any questions, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

What should I tell my healthcare professional before taking this medication?
You need to know if you have any of the following problems or situations:

anxiety or panic attacks

circulation problems in the fingers and toes

glaucoma

hardening or blockage of the arteries or blood vessels of the heart

heart disease or a heart defect

high blood pressure

a history of alcohol or drug abuse

stroke history

renal disease

liver disease

metal disorder

seizures

suicidal ideas, plans or intent, if you or someone in your family has tried a previous suicide

thyroid disease

Tourette syndrome

an unusual or allergic reaction to dextroamphetamine, other amphetamines, tartrazine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

If you are pregnant or looking to get pregnant

if you are breast-feeding a baby

How should I use this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the instructions on the medication label. Do not cut, crush or chew this medication. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medication more often than prescribed. Do not stop taking it except if your doctor tells you. If your doctor wants you to stop the treatment, the dose will be reduced gradually to avoid side effects.

Your pharmacist will give you a special medication Guide with each recipe and filling. Be sure to read this information carefully each time.

Talk to your pediatrician to learn about the use of this medication in children. Although this medication may be prescribed to children as young as 6 years of age for selective conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdose: Contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately if you think you have taken too much medicine.

ATTENTION: This medication is only for you. Do not share this medication with anyone.

What happens if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, take only that dose. Do not take additional or double doses.

What can intectact with this medicament?
Do not take this medicine together with any of the following medications:

IMAOs, such as Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil and Parnate

other stimulant medications for attention disorders, losing weight or staying awake

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

acetazolamide

ammonium chloride

ascorbic acid

atomoxetine

caffeine
certain medications for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heartbeat

certain medications for depression, anxiety or psychotic disorders

certain medications for seizures, such as carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin

medicines for colds or allergies

glutamic acid

lithium

medicines that increase blood pressure, such as dopamine, dobutamine, ephedrine, or norepinephrine

meperidine

methenamine; sodium acid phosphate

narcotic pain medications

sodium bicarbonate

It may be that this list does not mention all possible interactions. Inform your health professional of all herbal products, over-the-counter medications or nutritional supplements you are taking. If you smoke, consume alcoholic beverages or if you use illegal drugs, also tell your health professional. Some substances may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for when using this medication?
Visit your doctor or health professional to check your progress periodically. In order to use this medication it is necessary to comply with certain special procedures before your doctor and at the pharmacy. You must submit a new prescription written by your doctor whenever you need more medication.

This medicine can affect your concentration or hide signs of fatigue. Do not drive vehicles or bicycles, do not use machinery or do anything that requires you to remain alert until you know how this medicine affects you.

Tell your doctor or health care professional if this medicine stops working or if you feel the need to take more than prescribed. Do not change the dose without first talking to your doctor or health professional.

When you start taking this medicine you may feel little appetite. This is a common side effect. To combat this problem, eat small amounts of food or snacks frequently. If the lack of appetite persists, consult your doctor. The evolution of height and weight of children taking this medication will be carefully monitored.

Do not take this medicine near bedtime. It can prevent you from sleeping.

If you are having surgery, MRI (MRI), computerized tomography, or other procedure, tell your doctor that you are taking this medicine. You may need to stop taking this medication before the procedure.

Tell your doctor or health care professional immediately if you notice unexplained injuries to your fingers and toes while you are taking this medication. Also inform your health care provider if you experience numbness or pain, changes in skin color, or sensitivity to temperature in your fingers or toes.

What side effects may I have while using this medication?
Side effects that you should inform your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

allergic reactions such as rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips or tongue

changes in vision

chest pain or tightness in the chest

confusion, difficulty speaking or understanding

fast, irregular heartbeat
feeling numb, fresh, pain in the fingers or toes

hallucinations, loss of contact with reality

high blood pressure

Men: prolonged or painful erection

seizures

severe headaches

short of breath

thoughts suicides or other mood swings

difficulty walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination

uncontrollable movements of the head, mouth, neck, arms or legs

Side effects that, in general, do not require medical attention (you must inform your doctor or your health professional if they persist or if they are bothersome):

anxiety

headache

loss of appetite

nausea, vomiting

Difficulty getting to sleep

weightloss

It may be that this list does not mention all possible side effects. Contact your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA by phone at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Where should I store my medicine?
Keep it out of the reach of children. This medicine can be abused. Keep your medication in a safe place to protect it from theft. Do not share this medication with anyone. It is dangerous to sell or give away this medication and it is forbidden by law.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect it from light. Keep the container closed. Discard any medications you have not used, after the expiration date. Discard properly. This medicine can cause accidental overdose and death if other adults, children or pets take it. Mix any medicine with a substance such as cat litter or coffee beans. Then discard the medicine in a closed container such as a coffee can or a closed bag with a lid. Do not use this medicine after the expiration date.TENTION: This booklet is a summary. It may not cover all the possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or health professional.

Dextroamphetamine sulfate, oral solution
What is this medicine?
DEXTROANFETAMINE is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADHD) with hyperactivity. It can also help in the treatment of narcolepsy. Federal law prohibits the transfer of this medication to anyone other than the patient for whom it was prescribed. Do not share this medication with anyone.

This medicine can be used for other uses; If you have any questions, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

What should I tell my healthcare professional before taking this medication?
You need to know if you have any of the following problems or situations:

anxiety or panic attacks

circulation problems in the fingers and toes

glaucoma

hardening or blockage of the arteries or blood vessels of the heart

heart disease or a heart defect

high blood pressure

a history of alcohol or drug abuse

stroke history

renal disease

liver disease

metal disorder

seizures

suicidal ideas, plans or intent, if you or someone in your family has tried a previous suicide

thyroid disease

Tourette syndrome

an unusual or allergic reaction to dextroamphetamine, other amphetamines, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

If you are pregnant or looking to get pregnant

if you are breast-feeding a baby

How should I use this medicine?
Take this medication by mouth. Follow the instructions on the medication label. Use a spoon or specially marked dosing container to measure each dose. If you do not have these items, ask your pharmacist. Household spoons are not accurate. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medication more often than indicated. Do not stop taking it except if your doctor tells you. If your doctor wants you to stop the treatment, the dose will be reduced gradually to avoid side effects.

Your pharmacist will give you a special medication Guide with each recipe and filling. Be sure to read this information carefully each time.

Talk to your pediatrician to learn about the use of this medication in children. Although this medication may be prescribed to children as young as 3 years of age for selective conditions, precautions apply.

Overdose: Contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately if you think you have taken too much medicine.
ATTENTION: This medication is only for you. Do not share this medication with anyone.

What happens if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, take only that dose. Do not take additional or double doses.

What can intectact with this medicament?
Do not take this medicine together with any of the following medications:

IMAOs, such as Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil and Parnate

other stimulant medications for attention disorders, losing weight or staying awake

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

acetazolamide

ammonium chloride

ascorbic acid

atomoxetine

caffeine

certain medications for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heartbeat

certain medications for depression, anxiety or psychotic disorders

certain medications for seizures, such as carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin

medicines for colds or allergies

glutamic acid

lithium

medicines that increase blood pressure, such as dopamine, dobutamine, ephedrine, or norepinephrine

meperidine

methenamine; sodium acid phosphate

narcotic pain medications

sodium bicarbonate

It may be that this list does not mention all possible interactions. Inform your health professional of all herbal products, over-the-counter medications or nutritional supplements you are taking. If you smoke, consume alcoholic beverages or if you use illegal drugs, also tell your health professional. Some substances may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for when using this medication?
Visit your doctor or health professional to check your progress periodically. In order to use this medication it is necessary to comply with certain special procedures before your doctor and at the pharmacy. You must submit a new prescription written by your doctor whenever you need more medication.

This medicine can affect your concentration or hide signs of fatigue. Do not drive vehicles or bicycles, do not use machinery or do anything that requires you to remain alert until you know how this medicine affects you.

Tell your doctor or health care professional if this medicine stops working or if you feel the need to take more than prescribed. Do not change the dose without first talking to your doctor or health professional.

When you start taking this medicine you may feel little appetite. This is a common side effect. To combat this problem, eat small amounts of food or snacks frequently. If the lack of appetite persists, consult your doctor. The evolution of height and weight of children taking this medication will be carefully monitored.

Do not take this medicine near bedtime. It can prevent you from sleeping.

If you are having surgery, MRI (MRI), computerized tomography, or other procedure, tell your doctor that you are taking this medicine. You may need to stop taking this medication before the procedure.

Tell your doctor or health care professional immediately if you notice unexplained injuries to your fingers and toes while you are taking this medication. Also inform your health care provider if you experience numbness or pain, changes in skin color, or sensitivity to temperature in your fingers or toes.

What side effects may I have while using this medication?
Side effects that you should inform your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

allergic reactions such as rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips or tongue

changes in vision

chest pain or tightness in the chest

confusion, difficulty speaking or understanding

fast, irregular heartbeat

feeling numb, fresh, pain in the fingers or toes

hallucinations, loss of contact with reality

high blood pressure

Men: prolonged or painful erection

seizures

severe headaches

short of breath

thoughts suicides or other mood swings

difficulty walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination

uncontrollable movements of the head, mouth, neck, arms or legs

Side effects that, in general, do not require medical attention (you must inform your doctor or your health professional if they persist or if they are bothersome):
anxiety

headache

loss of appetite

nausea, vomiting

Difficulty getting to sleep

weightloss

It may be that this list does not mention all possible side effects. Contact your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA by phone at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Where should I store my medicine?
Keep it out of the reach of children. This medicine can be abused. Keep your medication in a safe place to protect it from theft. Do not share this medication with anyone. It is dangerous to sell or give away this medication and it is forbidden by law.

Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Protect it from light. Discard any medications you have not used, after the expiration date.

Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, oral tablet
What is this medicine?
DEXTROANFETAMINE is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADHD) with hyperactivity. It can also help in the treatment of narcolepsy. Federal law prohibits the transfer of this medication to anyone other than the patient for whom it was prescribed. Do not share this medication with anyone.

This medicine can be used for other uses; If you have any questions, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

What should I tell my healthcare professional before taking this medication?
You need to know if you have any of the following problems or situations:

anxiety or panic attacks

circulation problems in the fingers and toes

glaucoma

hardening or blockage of the arteries or blood vessels of the heart

heart disease or a heart defect

high blood pressure

a history of alcohol or drug abuse

stroke history

renal disease

liver disease

metal disorder

seizures

suicidal ideas, plans or intent, if you or someone in your family has tried a previous suicide

thyroid disease

Tourette syndrome

an unusual or allergic reaction to dextroamphetamine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

If you are pregnant or looking to get pregnant

if you are breast-feeding a baby

How should I use this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the instructions on the medication label. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medication more often than prescribed. Do not stop taking it except if your doctor tells you. If your doctor wants you to stop the treatment, the dose will be reduced gradually to avoid side effects.

Your pharmacist will give you a special medication Guide with each recipe and filling. Be sure to read this information carefully each time.

Talk to your pediatrician to learn about the use of this medication in children. Although this medication may be prescribed to children as young as 3 years of age for selective conditions, precautions apply.

Overdose: Contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately if you think you have taken too much medicine.

ATTENTION: This medication is only for you. Do not share this medication with anyone.

What happens if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, take only that dose. Do not take additional or double doses.

What can intectact with this medicament?
Do not take this medicine together with any of the following medications:

IMAOs, such as Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil and Parnate

other stimulant medications for attention disorders, losing weight or staying awake

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

acetazolamide

ammonium chloride

ascorbic acid

atomoxetine

caffeine

certain medications for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heartbeat

certain medications for depression, anxiety or psychotic disorders

certain medications for seizures, such as carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin

medicines for colds or allergies

glutamic acid

lithium

medicines that increase blood pressure, such as dopamine, dobutamine, ephedrine, or norepinephrine

methenamine; sodium acid phosphate

narcotic pain medications
sodium bicarbonate

It may be that this list does not mention all possible interactions. Inform your health professional of all herbal products, over-the-counter medications or nutritional supplements you are taking. If you smoke, consume alcoholic beverages or if you use illegal drugs, also tell your health professional. Some substances may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for when using this medication?
Visit your doctor or health professional to check your progress periodically. In order to use this medication it is necessary to comply with certain special procedures before your doctor and at the pharmacy. You must submit a new prescription written by your doctor whenever you need more medication.

This medicine can affect your concentration or hide signs of fatigue. Do not drive vehicles or bicycles, do not use machinery or do anything that requires you to remain alert until you know how this medicine affects you.

Tell your doctor or health care professional if this medicine stops working or if you feel the need to take more than prescribed. Do not change the dose without first talking to your doctor or health professional.

When you start taking this medicine you may feel little appetite. This is a common side effect. To combat this problem, eat small amounts of food or snacks frequently. If the lack of appetite persists, consult your doctor. The evolution of height and weight of children taking this medication will be carefully monitored.

Do not take this medicine near bedtime. It can prevent you from sleeping.

If you are having surgery, MRI (MRI), computerized tomography, or other procedure, tell your doctor that you are taking this medicine. You may need to stop taking this medication before the procedure.

Tell your doctor or health care professional immediately if you notice unexplained injuries to your fingers and toes while you are taking this medication. Also inform your health care provider if you experience numbness or pain, changes in skin color, or sensitivity to temperature in your fingers or toes.

What side effects may I have while using this medication?
Side effects that you should inform your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

allergic reactions such as rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips or tongue

changes in vision

chest pain or tightness in the chest

confusion, difficulty speaking or understanding

fast, irregular heartbeat

feeling numb, fresh, pain in the fingers or toes

hallucinations, loss of contact with reality

high blood pressure

Men: prolonged or painful erection

muscle spasms

seizures

severe headaches

short of breath

thoughts suicides or other mood swings

difficulty walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination

uncontrollable movements of the head, mouth, neck, arms or legs

Side effects that, in general, do not require medical attention (you must inform your doctor or your health professional if they persist or if they are bothersome):

anxiety

headache

loss of appetite

nausea, vomiting

Difficulty getting to sleep

weightloss

It may be that this list does not mention all possible side effects. Contact your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA by phone at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Where should I store my medicine?
Keep it out of the reach of children. This medicine can be abused. Keep your medication in a safe place to protect it from theft. Do not share this medication with anyone. It is dangerous to sell or give away this medication and it is forbidden by law.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect it from light. Keep the container closed. Discard any medications you have not used, after the expiration date.